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Virgin Voyages Revises Resilient Lady Launch Schedule
Virgin Voyages will defer the upcoming launch of its third Lady Ship to Q2 2023. Initially scheduled to set sail from Athens mid-August of this year, Resilient Lady will remain in Genoa getting on-board work completed, hitting the high seas next spring. As part of an ambitious launch sequence, Virgin Voyages is now operating two ships, its first, Scarlet Lady in the Caribbean and second, Valiant Lady in the Med. Despite challenges stemming from the pandemic, the new brand introduced two ships in the span of a year, including the launch of its new Terminal V at PortMiami in...
MSC Cruises Entire Fleet Is Back
MSC Cruises’ entire fleet of 19 ships is back at sea following MSC Musica’s return to water recently. The ship set sail for the first of its planned 23 seven-night summer 2022 voyages to Katakolon in Greece, the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini, as well as Bari (Italy), before she returns to her seasonal homeport. An exciting summer ahead, before the line launches two more ships, later this year. Ian Patterson, Country Manager, MSC Cruises Canada said: “We are so proud to see our entire fleet back at sea. It has been a challenge given the pandemic, but our industry...
Star Clippers Resumes Full Med Sailing Program
Star Clippers has resumed its full sailing program for the first time in two years with all three ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Star Clipper, the final ship in the fleet to resume sailing, joined Star Flyer and Royal Clipper in the Med last month, marking the first time in five years that all three ships have sailed together. Terri Haas, Vice President of Sales, Star Clippers North America, said that: “Having all three tall ships back in the Mediterranean for the summer is thrilling, and truly a testament to the determination and hard work of our officers, crew and...
Virgin Voyages Is Giving It Away
Jennifer Lopez and Richard Branson’s new cruise line Virgin Voyages are offering Sailors the trip of a lifetime, giving away 1,000 cabins for people to set sail the Virgin way. As part of her new role as the company’s Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer, Lopez is giving 1,000 Sailors the opportunity to snag a seafaring getaway out of Miami or Barcelona for a sun-drenched summer or autumn voyage. Lopez continues to make (big) moves with Virgin Voyages, and her latest one is no different. After what has been a difficult few years for so many, she knows how much the world...
MSC Cruises Expands Agent Incentives
Canadian travel agents have plenty to celebrate this summer as expanded incentives announced for booking guests on any of the modern and glamorous ships in MSC Cruises’ fleet are available starting June 2, 2022 (and are valid on new bookings, including the cruise portion of Fly & Cruise packages, made by July 31, 2022 for sailings departing through May 2023). MSC Cruises Canada today announced a 10% bonus commission on all itineraries sailing worldwide. The world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand is providing immediate availability of a 10% bonus commission on...
Holland America Is Sailing With ‘Celebration Sale’
Holland America Line is celebrating having a full fleet back in service as of June 12 with a “Celebration Sale” offering cruise fare discounts, onboard spending credit and reduced deposits on most 2022 and 2023 departures. Bookings must be made by June 30, 2022, to take advantage of the promotion. Summer 2022 through available 2023 sailings receive up to 50% off cruise fares with the Celebration Sale, along with $50 Onboard Spending Money per guest and 50% reduced deposits. Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America Line, said: “Having our full fleet of...
Explora Journeys Celebrates EXPLORA I Float Out
Explora Journeys is celebrating another important milestone in the construction of EXPLORA I with the float out ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. This is the first of four ships from the luxury ocean travel brand with EXPLORA I set to be delivered in just 12 months at the end of May 2023. EXPLORA II will launch in summer 2024 and is already under construction with the keel being laid earlier this month. The event was celebrated with senior representatives from the Cruise Division of MSC Group, Explora Journeys, Fincantieri, travel advisors and...
Scenic Eclipse Sets Sail In The Arctic
Scenic has unveiled a number of new Arctic voyages, growing its 2023-2024 Arctic & Fjords collection, as well as adding a first-time exploration of the Scottish Isles. Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II, which is set to launch in Spring 2023, will introduce almost 40 new landings throughout the Arctic & Fjords and Canadian Arctic region. Guests booking any of these voyages can save up to 20% when paying in full 12 months prior to departure. Brochures are available at www.scenic.ca/request-a-brochure. Sail on over to www.scenic.ca for...